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Attack on IRS building injures two, kills pilot
Authorities say man had aired complaints about the U.S. tax code online.
Defense
General warns of unmanned aircraft 'infatuation'
Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula says certain missions, such as carrying nuclear weapons, would likely require a pilot.
Oversight
Obama creates debt panel
Former Sen. Alan Simpson, R-Wyo., and Erskine Bowles, White House chief of staff to President Clinton, will lead commission.
Oversight
Coming soon: Revamped spending Web site and more
Performance chief Jeff Zients says IT tools will increase accountability and improve data quality.
Pay & Benefits
Bonus Belt-Tightening
As the Obama administration looks for ways to cut costs, recruitment, relocation and retention bonuses come under more scrutiny.
Defense
Defense launches General Schedule training program
GS 101 is an online course designed to help employees transition from the Pentagon’s personnel system.
Oversight
One year later, administration touts stimulus impact
More than $140 billion has been obligated for project-related activities; pace of spending is expected to increase in 2010.
News
From Nextgov.com: A new kind of awards program
The Nextgov Award will recognize public officials who have dreamed ideas that improve the way government works and, ultimately, the lives of citizens.
Oversight
Analysis: Getting Appointees Up to Speed
The White House orientation program is not enough; new political executives need agency-specific guidance.
Defense
Inspector general faults TSA's internal controls
Agency failed to properly redact a public contract solicitation containing sensitive information before posting it online last year.
Defense
Pentagon will ramp up F-35 review
Defense procurement chief is confident that the department can bring down costs on the planes.
Oversight
Anti-government movement shouldn't be anti-governing, says former lawmaker
The Tea Party eventually must become part of the political process to be effective, says moderate Republican Tom Davis.
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